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Agistri is only 55
minutes from
Piraeus port
and is the best option for whoever wants to have
relaxing vacations
near Athens or for whoever
wants to escapefor the weekends
in a near idyllic destination.
It is a small heaven on earth
situated at the Saronic Gulf, smothered in plants
and trees, with pine trees "touching" its
crystal blue waters. The island's four communities
(Megalochori - Skala - Limenaria - Metochi) are
ideal for wonderful summer holidays and for relaxing,
calm weekends. Agistri is the third greenest island
in Greece, as 80% of its groundis covered by trees.
In Agistri you will come
across verdurous pine woods, sandy beaches, crystal-clear
waters, traditional colors, quietude, peacefulness
and yet an intense nightlife according to the visitor's
preference.
The general image with
this island presents is completely different to
the one presented by other islands which are overwhelmed
with mass tourism.
Perhaps is one of the last few
romantic destinations in Greece. Agistri has many
beautiful hotels and studios or rooms to let, ideal
for family holidays. Gradually it also attracted
many artists who draw inspiration from this island.
Agistri has two natural ports which are approached by boats: the port of Skala and the port of Megalochori.
Ferry boats from Piraeus dock at Skala and flying dolphins at Megalochori, whereas both ports are linked to Aegina all year round, with sea taxis or local shippiing schedules.
Megalochori, also known as "Mylos",
is situated to the west of Skala and is the Administrative
capital of the island. The community's headquarters
are situated in Megalochori.
At Skala and Megalochori there
are numerous tourist shops, hotels, rooms and apartments
to let, tavernas, coffe shops and bars.
At Agistri you will also
find super-markets, bakeries, food shops, retail
shops, a bank, a pharmacy and a regional health
center affiliated to the Tzaneio hospital in Piraeus.
Entertainment includes
an open air cinema, sea sports, various bars and
clubs, where you can enjoy yourselves until the
morning.
To tour around the island there
are shops where you can rent bicycles and motorbikes.
For your transportation to various locations on
the island, there are taxies, busus or even the
tourist train.
Agencies, the police, the port police, the community and even the islanders themselves are willing to assist you in whatever you may need during your stay on the island.
All mentioned above, the hospitality of the islanders, the calmness, the natural beauty, fine tourism infrastructure and crystal-clean seas compensate the island's visitors, who become connected to it, in a strange way, so that they may continue visiting in the future the island which they have loved so much.